Bishopston's amenities

GCCC Floodlights Decision Deferred

At its meeting on 4 February, the Council Planning Committee agreed to defer a decision on the GCCC floodlights, in order to explore alternative options further.

Residents who spoke at the meeting expressed concern about the visual impact of the lights, the light spill and the inadequate planning conditions proposed, resulting in late night matches with associated noise and nuisance.

While the committee was very keen to support the Cricket Club and retain international cricket in Bristol, they also took on board the residents' concerns.

A short deferment (no time scale yet given) has been agreed so that thye option of other types of lights can be further explored.

The University West of England (UWE) are currently conducting a surveyabout how people are using Greenspaces at the moment. It’s been commissioned by the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) and the results will inform future policy. If you have an interest in our green areas and wish to take part in the survey please use the link below.
“By green spaces we mean any natural or semi-natural areas partially or completely covered by vegetation that occur in or near urban areas. They include parks, trails, woodlands, reservoirs, rivers, and allotments, which provide habitat for wildlife and can be used for recreation.
This study will provide robust, high-quality evidence to policy makers, local authorities, planners and property developers to make informed decisions on how green space should be provided, promoted and managed, and how its use and importance changes during pandemics”.
Here’s the link: https://bit.ly/3cSGnnQand this is the press release: https://info.uwe.ac.uk/news/uwenews/news.aspx?id=4033

Supporters say a new station at St Anne’s could give rapid commuter access into central Bristol, Keynsham and Bath, relieving pressure on the busy A4 road linking the two cities. This follows secure funding for the Portishead line and Henbury station.